Ordeal by Fire: The unputdownable mediaeval mystery series

by Sarah Hawkswood

Overview

An arsonist proves to be a tough adversary for Worcester's sleuths

September 1143. Serjeant Catchpoll hopes a fire at a Worcester silversmith's is just an accident, but when a charred corpse is discovered following a second fire, he has no choice but to call in the undersheriff.

Hugh Bradecote may be new to the job compared to his wily colleague, but his analytical eye is soon hard at work. With further fires and a hooded figure stalking the streets, the duo must piece together the arsonist's vengeful motive.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780749020927
Publisher:	Allison & Busby, Limited
Publication date:	09/22/2016
Series:	Bradecote & Catchpoll , #2
Sold by:	Bookwire
Format:	eBook
Pages:	288
File size:	2 MB

About the Author

Sarah Hawkswood describes herself as a 'wordsmith' who is only really happy when writing. She read Modern History at Oxford and first published a non-fiction book on the Royal Marines in the First World War before moving on to medieval mysteries set in Worcestershire.

Editorial Reviews

"I found the characters and description of medieval life in Ordeal by Fire thoroughly engaging and the book is beautifully written. I would whole-heartedly recommend it. A page-turner."

Promoting Crime Fiction - Carol Westron

"I found the characters and description of medieval life in Ordeal by Fire thoroughly engaging and the book is beautifully written. I would whole-heartedly recommend it. A page-turner."

Promoting Crime Fiction Blog Carol Westron

"The author’s detailed research is obvious without ever overwhelming the narrative, and the details of everyday life in medieval Worcester provide fascinating background and the hint of many future outings for the duo. Ordeal by Fire is an ideal choice for fans of Ariana Franklin, Peter Tremayne and S.D. Sykes."

Historical Novel Society

"The author’s detailed research is obvious without ever overwhelming the narrative, and the details of everyday life in medieval Worcester provide fascinating background and the hint of many future outings for the duo. Ordeal by Fire is an ideal choice for fans of Ariana Franklin, Peter Tremayne and S.D. Sykes."

Historical Novels Review